Tabloid Gossip — A News Review
  • Another couple from The Bachelor bites the dust. People
  • The hottest man in fashion had a baby. Refinery29
  • A mermaid got arrested. Stuff
  • Lady Gaga has nice nipples — who knew? Little Monsters
  • DWTS’ Karina Smirnoff has a man — and he’s in the ABC family. Radar Online
  • X Factor founds its hosts — and you’re not going to be happy. Digital Spy
  • Jef Holm & Emily Maynard might be faking it. Us Magazine
  • McSteamy doesn’t like trees — or Smashing Pumpkins. TMZ
  • Minka Kelly is dating a superhero. E! Online
  • Country crooner Jason Aldean has a lot of explaining to do. Today
  • Nick and Vanessa Lachey debuted their baby. Wet Paint
  • Fall Out Boy’s Patrick Stump got married. Wonderwall
  • Anne Hathaway found love — and wore a pretty wedding dress. Pop Sugar

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Nicki Minaj v. Mariah Carey — Barbara Walters Weighs In

I’m not sure why the American Idol producers picked Nicki Minaj to judge when she doesn’t get along with their heaviest hitter, and I’m also not sure why Nicki can’t have a little class and keep her mouth shut. At least Mariah Carey had someone less hot-headed speak on her behalf instead of ranting on twitter. After all, if you’re going to have someone in your corner, Barbara Walters is a great choice. Watch Walters recount her conversation with Mariah, in which Mariah alleged that Nicki threatened to shoot her. As for Nicki, she replied on twitter (true to form), saying, “Ironically no camera or mic heard the gun comment tho. Lol @ the struggle. Not even the producers believed u. Say no to violence barbz.”

Christina Hendricks Isn’t “Full-Figured” — Also Has Serious Issues

I first noticed Christina Hendricks had issues when she did an interview with Chelsea Handler at the beginning of her career. When Handler called her “voluptuous,” Hendricks became noticeably uncomfortable, and then repeated the word back with an annoyed tone. Since then, Hendricks has garnered a lot of attention for her body, with women everywhere citing her as an example of the non-anorexic-sexy-girl, but the Mad Men star has always resented it. Sure she’ll answer the question, but every single time she gets asked I can see her blood boiling. And that came to a head during an interview with Sun-Herald Fashion Editor Kate Waterhouse who called her a “full-figured” inspiration. Watch below.

Anderson Cooper v. Star Jones — It’s War

Though it originally annoyed me that the man who had been to war zones for CNN is discussing pop culture, I’m starting to like it. It shows that human beings are capable of thinking of more than one thing at a time, and just because the guy is brilliant, doesn’t mean he can’t mud-sling about ridiculous subjects like the rest of America. Watch him blast Star Jones for calling his coming-out a “ratings play,” and pay particular attention to his mother’s objection (his mother is Gloria Vanderbilt, which makes this story extra special).

Liam Neeson & Ethan Hawke Reenact The Real Housewives — WATCH

Only Andy Cohen could successfully merge reality television and serious acting without threatening an actor’s A-list brand. Watch Liam Neeson & Ethan Hawke hilariously reenact The Real Housewives of New Jersey reunion on Watch What Happens Live.

Alanis Morissette Sings Chilling Rendition of Green Day’s “Basket Case”

Can’t Alanis Morissette just make cover albums for the rest of her life? She’s a magical performer with a unique voice, but her original material just isn’t good enough anymore. Either co-write with the best-of-the-best, or duplicate the Jimmy Kimmel performance for eternity. Watch her sing Green Day’s “Basket Case.”

The Lumineers Cover Sawmill Joe — Who is Sawmill Joe?

20121003-103836.jpgThere’s nothing better than when a popular band generously brings attention to an up-and-comer. And this week’s gold star goes to The Lumineers who killed it last night at The Fonda. During their set they covered a song by a man named Sawmill Joe and encouraged the audience to look him up. So I did. And the guy is just as good as I anticipated. He’s got a country blues grit in his voice that makes him sound as if he’s been doing this for a million years, only he’s shockingly younger than you’d think. He lives in Denver, and he works a day job at a sawmill (get it?), which likely explains the authenticity behind his music. Listen to his music below, and click HERE to find him on Facebook.

Nicki Minaj v. Mariah Carey — Diva Throwdown — Watch!

I’m not sure exactly what was said in the clip below, but there’s certainly a lot of childish yelling. And judging by who is doing the yelling, it looks like Nicki Minaj might be in the wrong. I find that he who says the least often looks the best. As for whether these ladies can get it together, my guess is that the only person losing his hair over this is producer Nigel Lythgoe, who likely isn’t pleased with what will probably be a very unpleasant season for him.

Melissa Gorga v. Theresa Giudice: “You Called Your Brother’s Wife a Stripper”

It suddently occurred to me that Theresa Giudice might be mentally ill. Perhaps the spotlight, combined with her marriage crumbling, exacerbated her mental breakdown. What other explanation is there for her incessant attempt to break up her brother’s marriage, on top of the subsequent questions about why he’s stopped all contact with her? Any reasonable human being would know that when you constantly point your finger at your brother’s wife your brother will eventually point his finger at you. Watch Melissa tell Theresa that “she doesn’t get to play the victim,” because Melissa’s the real victim.

Taylor Swift Releases “Red” — Finally Sounds Adult

Since I’m constantly bagging on Taylor Swift, I’d like to show my readers my new-found maturity by complimenting her when she does something right. So here goes: Her new single, “Red,” finally sounds like it was written by someone older than twelve. Listen below, and keep in mind that she’s donating $10,000 to students at Allston, Mass.’s Horace Mann School for the Deaf. Good work, Swift.